Serfs and Peasants
peasant.
Serfs, who were basically slaves tied down to the land and forced to work. They were the poorest and lowest class in society.
they were called serfs
the slaves also known as serfs
The pope was the most powerful man in medieval Europe.
They were usually farm workers.
Medieval life in Europe was characterized by?
all the people knew their roles in a rigid class system
In Europe's Feudal System, peasants were the lowest class and were treated like slaves.
a share of land in medieval Europe is called a fief.
Chivalry
Medieval European society consisted of a hierarchy. In order of decreasing levels the hierarchy listed kings, nobles, knights, merchants/farmers/craftsmen, and then peasants/serfs.